Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the production of more complex chemical compounds. It is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The compound’s nitro and ester functional groups make it a versatile building block for further chemical modifications, such as reduction, hydrolysis, or substitution reactions. It is also employed in research settings for the study of nitroaromatic compounds and their reactivity. Additionally, it can serve as a precursor in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.